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KIMBERLY K. ESHELMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
Vs.
NO. 96-
CIVIL TERM
LEROY C. ESHELMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
day of
,
1996, upon pr~sentation and ~onsideration of the within Petition, a
hearing shali be held on this matter on
, the
day of
, 1996 at
a.m./p.m. in Court Room ~
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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just before touching her face, turned slightly and put his fist
through the wall. He then pushed her so that she fell backward and
hit her head on the furniture causing bruising on her leg and back and
a brushed burned elbow.
6. On May 8, 1996, at about 5:30 p.m., Defendant
approached Plaintiff and claimed that the marriage wasn't going to
work and that they would have to do something about the house. When
she suggested selling it, he threw a metal oxygen sensor, that he had
taken out of her car and had brought into the house with him, at
Plaintiff's head. He broke the legs off of the bar where the four-
year daughte: was sitting holding onto her mother causing her to
almost fall. He then picked up one of the bar legs and while coming
at Plaintiff, broke it over his leg and raised it as if to strike her.
7. On May lO, 1996, upon leaving the parties' home to join
friends for dinner and line dancing, Plaintiff received abusive
behavior from Defendant. He pushed the lawn mower onto the gravel and
so that gravel was thrown against her legs. When she got in~o her
automobile, he swung his fist and struck and broke the window to the
driver side door where she was sitting. At the same time, he struck
and broke the middle window on the driver side of the van. ':
8. On other occasions, Defendant has kicked her in the
legs, punched her in the stomach, hit her on the side of her tace so
that her pierced earring came detached.
9. Plaintiff avers that Defendant repeatedly places her in
fear of bodily injury.
B: EXr.LUSIVE POSSESSION
10. Plaintiff has no where to move to with her two children
and requires that she remain in the family residence during such time
as the order is in effect.
c: SUPPORT
11. The Defendant has a duty to suppcirt the plaintiff and
the minor children.
12. The Plaintiff is need of financial support from the
Defendant including, but not limitp.d to: health insurance coverage,
and payment of un-reimbursed medical expenses for herself and the
children and cash support.
D: ATTORNEYS FEES
13. The Plaintiff asks that the Defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to O'Brien, Baric & Scherer.
E: CUSTODY
14. The Plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the minor
children, Leroy David Eshelman and Nicole Marie Eshelman.
15. Thp. best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
children will be met if custody is temporarily granted to the
Plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons inclUdinq:
A. The Plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best
take care of the minor children and has provided for the emotional and
physical needs of the children since their births.
B. The Defendant has shown by his abuse of the
Plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for the minor
children.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 Pa.C.S. ~ 6101 et ~., as
amended, the Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
followin0 relief:
1. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
A. Ordering the Defendant to refrain from abusing
the Plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
B. Ordering the Defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the Plaintiff including, but not
limited to, telephone and written communications.
C. Ordering the Defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the Plaintiff and from harassing the
Plaintiff's relatives.
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D. Prohibiting the Defendant from entering
and/or telephoning the Plaintiff's place of employment.
E. Prohibiting the Defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property jointly owned by the parties
or owned by the Plaintiff.
Vs.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
NO. 96- I I<..~ CIVIL TERM
KIMBERLY K. ESHELMAN,
plaintiff
LEROY C. ESHELMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this i~ day of May, 1996, comes Plaintiff Kimberly.
K. Eshelman, by and through her attorneys O'Brien, Baric & Scherer,
and petitions the Court as follows:
1. plaintiff, Kimberly K. Eshelman, is an adult individual
residing at 1238 pine Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Leroy C. Eshelman, is an adult individual
residing at 1238 pine Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
3. Plaintiff and Defendant had lived as spouses on 1238
Pine Road, Carlisle. Pennsylvania, since their marriage on August 25,
1985.
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4. The parties have two minor children, Leroy David
Eshelman, DOB 9/26/89; and Nicole Marie Eshelman, COB 7/4/91.
A: ABUSE
5. In late February or early March, 1996, plaintiff had a
trip to Tennessee planned. Defendant told her that she wasn't
permitted to go. When plaintiff said that she was going, Defendant
then stood up against her and shoved his chest into her chest backing
her against the bed. He then drew back his fist and swung, stopping
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KIMBIRLY K. ESHILMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLIAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PINNSYLVANIA
NO. 96-3768 CIVIL TIRM
v.
LIROY C. ISHELMAN,
Defendant
PROTECTION PRCM ABUSI
IN REI
PROTECTION PROM ABUSE
ORDER OP COURT
AND NOW, this 22nd day of July, 1996, after
hearing and con.ideration of the te.timony pre.ented, we do find
that Kimberly K. Eshelman is in need of a Protection from Abu..
Ord.r. W. dir.ct the Defendant, Leroy C. Eshelman, to r.frain
from abusing the Plaintiff and/or placing her in fear of abu...
We al.o direct the D.fendant co r.frain from removing, damaging,
de.troying and/or .elling any property jointly owned by the
partie. or owned .olely by the Plaintiff.
Although we do not grant the Plaintiff exclu.iv.
po.....ion of the re.idence at 1238 pine Road, Carli.l., w.
und.r.tand that the hou.e only has three bedroom.. .aoh ohild
has their ..parat. bedroom, and the wife i. u.ing the main
bedroom. Should the hu.band wish to move back into the
r..idence, w. direct that he .et up hi. bedroom in the family
room, .eparate and apart from the wife's bedroom.
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The appropriate police departm.nt will b. provided
with a copy of this Order by attorney for Plaintiff. Thi. Order
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without warrant upon probable cause that this Order ha. b.en
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KIMBERLY K. ESHELMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
NO. 96- i)~ ~ CIVIL TERM
Vs.
LEROY C. ESHELMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this '(7 day of May, 1996, comes Plaintiff Kimberly
K. Eshelman, by and through her attorneys O'Brien, Baric & Scherer,
and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Kimberly K. Eshelman, is an adult individual
residing at 1238 Pine Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Leroy C. Eshelman, is an adult individual
residing at 1238 Pine Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
3. Plaintiff and Defendant had lived as spouses on 1238
Pine Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, since their marriage on August 25,
1985.
4. The parties have two minor children, Leroy David
Eshelman, DOB 9/26/89; and Nicole Marie Eshelman, DOB 7/4191.
A: ABUSE
5. In late February or early March, 1996, Plaintiff had a
trip to Tennessee plan~ed. Defendant told her that she wasn't
permitted to go. When Plaintiff said that she was going, Defendant
then stood up against her and shoved his chest into her chest backing
her against the bed. He then drew back his fist and swung, stopping
9. Plaintiff avers that Defendant repeatedly places her in
fear of bodily injury.
B; EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
10. Plaintiff has no where to move to with her two children
and requires that she remain in the family residence during such time
as the order is in effect.
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C: SUPPOR~
11. The Defendant has a duty to support the plaintiff and
the minor children.
12. The Plaintiff is need of financial support from tt.e
Defendant including, but not limited to: health insurance coverage,
and payment of un-reimbursed medical expenses for herself and the
children and cash support.
D: ATTORNEYS FEES
13. The Plaintiff asks that the Defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to O'Brien, Baric & Scherer.
E: CUSTODY
14. The Plaintiff seeks temporary custody ~f the minor
children, Leroy David Eshelman and Nicole Marie Eshelman.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
children will be met if cllstody is temporarily granted to the
Plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
A. The Plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best
take care of the minor children and has provided for the emotional and
phy~ical needs of the children since their births.
B. The Defendant has shown by his abuse of the
Plaintiff that he is not an ~ppropriate role model for the minor
children.
F. Granting exclusive possession of the
residence at 1238 Pine Road to Plaintiff, and ordering the Defendant
to stay away from the parties' residence at 1238 Pine Road, Carlisle.
The Defendant will remain in his vehicle at all times during the
transfer of custody.
G. Granting temporary physical custody of Leroy
David Eshelman and Nicole Marie Eshelman to Plaintiff with partial
custody awarded to the Defendant.
H. Ordering the Defendant to pay support for the
Plaintiff and children.
2. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the
provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such
hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a period of one year.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
By
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Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
1.D. II 28351
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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The Defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the Plaintiff
and from harassing the Plaintiff's relatives.
The Defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging, destroying or
selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by
the Plaintiff.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered
in this case. A hearing shall
day of ~, 199C, at
CUmberlari~ County Courthouse,
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be held on this matter on the
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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The Cumberland County Sheriff's office shall attempt to make
service at the Plaintiffs' request, but service may be accomplished
under any applicable rule of Civil Procedure.
The appropriate Police Department will be provided with a copy of
this Order by attorney for Flaintiffs. This Order shall be enforced
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by any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for
indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon prohable cause that
this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation is
committed in the presence of the police officer.
A violation of this Order may subject the Defendant to: I) arrest
under 23 Pa. C.S. S6113.1; ii) a private criminal complaint ~nd.r 23
Pa. C.S. S 6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal contempt under
23 Pa. C.S. S 6114, punishable by imprisonment up to six months and a
fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) CiVll contempt under 23 Pa. C... 5
6114.1. Resumption of co-residence on the part of the Plaintiff and
Defendant ahall not nullity the proviaiona of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated by
the Court after notice or hearing and can be extending by the Court
after notice or hearing and can be extended beyond its original
expiration date if the Court finds that the Defendant has committed
another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or practice that
indicates continued risk of harm to the Plaintiff.
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which was prepared and signed by the Plaintiff and delivered to Mr.
Turo's office for his client's signature several days after the
parties' meeting.
5. On three occasions, the Defendant/Respondent has told
the Plaintiff that he was going to sign the agreement and on other
occasions, he has told her he will not sign the agreement. Most
recently, on July ll, 1996, he told her that he would sign and on July
12, 1996, he said he went to Mr. Turo's office and he would not sign.
6. The Defendant/Respondent has returned to the marital
home and is putting extreme emotional pressure on the Plaintiff and
the children such that Plaintiff has taken the children and moved
temporarily to another location.
7. All averments to the original Protection From Abuse
Petition are incorporated herein by reference and Plaintiff, through
the Petitioner, respectfully requests that the Court grant the
Temporary Order attached hereto pending hearing on the PFA Petition.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the
Court grant the Temporary Order attached hereto and schedule a ,hearing
in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
BY"- ~.J..J../--
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. /I 28351
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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just before touching her face, turned slightly and put his fist
through the wall. He then pushed her so that she fell backward and
hit her head on the furniture causing bruising on her leg and back and
,a brushed burned elbow.
6. On May 8, 1996, at about 5:30 p.m., Defendant
approached Plaintiff and claimed that the marriage wasn't going to
work and that they would have to do something about the house. When
she suggested selling it, he threw a metal oxygen sensor, that he had
taken out of her car and had brought into the house with him, at
Plaintiff's head. He broke the legs oif of the bar where the four-
year daughter was sitting holding onto her mother causing her to
almost fall. He then picked up one of the bar legs and while coming
at Plaintiff, broke it over his leg and raised it as if to strike her.
7. On May 10, 1996, upon leaving the parties' home to join
friends for dinner and line dancing, Plaintiff received abusive
behavior from Defendant. He pushed the lawn mower onto the gravel and
so that gravel was thrown against her legs. When she got into her
automobile, he swung his fist and struck and broke the window to the
driver side door where she was sitting. At the same time, he struck
and broke the middle window on the driver side of the van.
8. On other occasions, Defendant has kicked her in the
legs, punched her in the stomach, hit her on the side of her face so
that her pierced earring came detached.
physical needs of the children since their births.
B. The Defendant has shown by his abuse of the
Plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for the minor
children.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 Pa.C.S. 5 610J, et ~., as
amended, the Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
following relief:
1. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
A. Ordering the Defendant to refrain from abusing
the Plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
B. Ordering the Defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the Plaintiff including, but not
limited to, telephone and written communications.
C. Ordering the Defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the Plaintiff and from harassing the
Plaintiff's relatives.
D. Prohibiting the Defendant from entering
and/or telephoning the Plaintiff's place of employment.
E. Prohibiting the Defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property jointly owned by the parties
or owned by the Plaintiff.
F. Granting exclusive possession of th$
residence at 1238 ~ine Road to Plaintiff, and ordering the Defendant
to stay away from the parties' residence at 1238 Pine Road, Carlisle.
The Defendant will remain in his vehicle at all times during the
transfer of custody.
G. Granting temporary physical custody of Leroy
David Eshelman and Nicole Marie Eshelman to Plaintif.f with partial
custody awarded to the Defendant.
H. Ordering the Defendant to pay support for the
Plaintiff and children.
2. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the
provisions of the "Protection f.rom Abuse Act," and, afte, such
hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a period of one year.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
By -'.k? r: ,3 \..,'-L-._
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. * 28351
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873